Homeless
Tom and Jerry: The Movie Lyrics
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On this city tonight
But everything's not as bright as it seems
For deep in the shadows of streets dark and narrow
Live the other side of the American dream
Ah but you who are hungry
For you who are homeless
This world don't much care
About it's children
Lost on the streets of its towns
Now I've heard the preacher
And I've heard the politician
Make headlines about once every year
But when the money's collected
And the votes are all counted
Ain't it funny how compassion disappears
Ah but you who are hungry
For you who are homeless
For you who are troubled and down
This world don't much care
About it's children
Lost on the streets of its towns
Now the night's almost over
And all the partygoers
Go back to houses safe and warm
With no idea what it's like
To spend every night
Not knowing if you'll ever see the dawn
Ah but you who are hungry
For you who are homeless
For you who are troubled and down
This world don't much care
About it's children
Lost on the streets of its towns
The song "Homeless" from Tom and Jerry: The Movie is a poignant commentary on the plight of those who are marginalized and left unattended on the streets of American cities. The song starts with a stark and bleak image of the city, with its lights shining bright but also casting long, dark shadows. These shadows are where the real problems of homelessness lie. The lyrics make it clear that this is a world that does not much care about its most vulnerable children.
The song is addressed directly to those who are affected by homelessness, hunger, and displacement. They are the ones who are deeply troubled and down, and the ones who are not getting the attention they so desperately need. The lyrics criticize politicians and preachers for paying lip service to this issue but not really doing anything concrete about it. The song's implication is that compassion disappears once the money has been collected and votes have been tallied.
The song's final verse details the night's end and how the rest of the city's "partygoers" go back to their safe and warm homes. The song ends with the haunting image of those on the street who are left with no idea if they will ever see the dawn. Overall, "Homeless" is a wake-up call and a reminder that this country needs to do more for its vulnerable populations who are often left invisible and without support.
Line by Line Meaning
The lights are all shining
The city glows with shining lights.
On this city tonight
Tonight, the lights illuminate the city.
But everything's not as bright as it seems
Despite the brightness, not everything is as it appears.
For deep in the shadows of streets dark and narrow
Hidden in the shadows of small, dimly lit streets.
Live the other side of the American dream
People with a different experience of success and prosperity live there.
Ah but you who are hungry
For those who feel hunger in their stomachs.
For you who are homeless
For those without a place to call their own.
For you who are troubled and down
For those who face challenges and feel low.
This world don't much care
This world does not pay much attention.
About it's children
Towards its own citizens.
Lost on the streets of its towns
Abandoned and alone on the city streets.
Now I've heard the preacher
I have listened to the religious leaders.
And I've heard the politician
And also the elected representatives.
Make headlines about once every year
Gaining public attention once a year.
But when the money's collected
Once the donations are given.
And the votes are all counted
After the votes are tallied.
Ain't it funny how compassion disappears
Compassion seems to vanish mysteriously.
Now the night's almost over
As the night nears its end.
And all the partygoers
And party attendees.
Go back to houses safe and warm
Return to their own comfortable homes.
With no idea what it's like
Without any experience or knowledge of what it is like.
To spend every night
To pass every night.
Not knowing if you'll ever see the dawn
Uncertain whether the morning will ever come.
Ah but you who are hungry
Still, there are those who experience hunger.
For you who are homeless
And those who are homeless.
For you who are troubled and down
For those who are disheartened and low.
This world don't much care
The world still does not care much.
About it's children
About its own people.
Lost on the streets of its towns
Forgotten and abandoned on the city streets.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Tom Ovans
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